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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9019
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.359 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1856-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
19,786
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8268
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Coin Value History
1856-D $5 MS
Value By Grade
1856-D $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$93,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1856-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Winter 39-FF....
$10,200
1856-D $5 XF40 PCGS. Gold CAC. Variety 39-FF. This piece is undergraded in the opinion of CAC, showing moderate luster in t...
$5,280
1856-D $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 39-FF, ...
$4,080
1856-D $5 XF45 NGC. Variety 39-FF. ...
$3,300
1856-D $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 39-FF. ...
$3,240
1856-D $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 39-FF. ...
$4,080
1856-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 40-GG. ...
$4,560
1856-D $5 VG10 NGC. CAC. Variety 39-FF. ...
$1,680
1856-D $5 MS60 PCGS. Variety 39-FF. ...
$9,694
1856-D $5 -- Scratched -- ANACS. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (5/95). PCGS Population (6/98). Mintage: 19,786. Numismedia Wsl....
$1,292
1856-D $5 MS62 PCGS. Variety 39-FF. ...
$8,879
1856-D $5 VF25 PCGS. Variety 39-FF. ...
$1,880
1856-D $5 PCGS Genuine. Variety 33-BB. ...
$1,610
$21,275
1856-D $5 --Damaged, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/105). PCGS Population (1/100). Mintage: 19,786. Num...
$1,035
$44,850
1856-D $5--Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30....
$2,358
1856-D $5 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Winter 39-FF....
$17,400
1856-D $5 -- Cleaned, Rim Damage, Scratched -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 19,786....
$1,680
1856-D $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 33-BB. ...
$2,990
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,045 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,045 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,800 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,083 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $2,800 – $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $1,092 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $66,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $1,750 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $2,200 – $25,080
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,117 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,350 – $120,000
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